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Which Way, L.A.?

EPA Struggles to Craft Obama's Environmental Legacy

"Failure is not an option." So says the association of clean-air agencies about President Obama's promise to use his executive authority when it comes to climate change. The staff of the Environmental Protection Agency is struggling to regulate America's 1500 power plants to impact the environment — and avoid lawsuits.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

"Failure is not an option." So says the association of clean-air agencies about President Obama's promise to use his executive authority when it comes to climate change. The staff of the Environmental Protection Agency is struggling to regulate America's 1500 power plants to impact the environment — and avoid lawsuits. Coral Davenport reports for the New York Times.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    KCRW

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    Sonya Geis

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    Coral Davenport

    energy and environmental policy reporter for the New York Times

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